Date women from United States / Alaska, 48 year old

Date a woman from Alaska, United States. This is definitely out of my comfort zone but no guts no glory right? I haven't been in the dating game for a long time but look forward to new adventures and where they may take me. I believe life is a journey and we have to learn and grow along the way in order to achieve happiness. I would love to find someone special to share this journey with.
When I need to unwind, I love to cook, run, listen to music or cuddle in front of a fire with that someone special and a glass of wine. I love to play outdoors. Camping, fishing and hiking are my favorite outdoor activities. One of my passions is to travel and experience new places, sunny tropical locations are by far my favorite.
Life has been pretty full with 4 kids, 1 grandchild and a demanding career but it doesn't feel complete without someone to share it with. Now that my children are getting older and more independent I'm hoping this experience will enable me to meet new friends and possibly meet that someone special who shares my interests and values.
Obviously there needs to be an attraction but loyalty and kindness are also very important to me. Because laughter is good for the soul a great sense of humor is also a plus. I am a little shy but do have a type A personality once you get to know me. I usually am attracted to people who are confident and outgoing. I thoroughly respect and enjoy someone that is able to challenge me and I think mutual respect is the only foundation to build a lasting relationship on.
Our relationships are one of life's most precious gifts so we should always put energy into keeping the passion alive! I also believe that communication is the key to true intimacy and we have to allow ourselves to be vulnerable to find love.

Meet someone special from Alaska, United States. I am short, voluptuous, quick witted and find humor in almost every situation. I enjoy indie films, and local theater performances. I don't know a thing about sports, NASCAR, hunting and while I can fish, I prefer catching. I am an RV adventurer who single handedly, took a half dozen kids on 15,000 mile coast to coast road-trip and brought them ALL back - alive. I am passionate about and committed to my family, friends and loved ones. I am thoroughly enjoying this chapter of my life and would like to meet someone who has some get-up-and-go left in them who is looking for a serious relationship. I work hard running my business I would like to find someone to enjoy life with.

Date a soulmate from Alaska, United States. I'm extremely extroverted in almost all venues, and love being around new people and getting to know them. I've recently gone from being a full-time single parent to empty-nester and am now ready to pursue the next phase of my life. I enjoy evenings out and cultural events, but I'm also just as happy to enjoy couch time with a pizza and a good movie. Public service and volunteer work are important to me. I love children and I enjoy the energy that they provide. Being comfortable with who you are is paramount. It is unrealistic to expect mid-lifer's to not have a bit of baggage here and there, but my hope is that if you have taken the step to begin searching for that special someone, you are in a position to also be a good friend. Having said that, I also know that ex-spouses exist, as do children, angry teens and dysfunctional in-laws, and it can be a wonderful thing to share the good and bad that those circumstances may create. The importance is how you deal with them and how you allow them to impact your life. My hope is find someone who exemplifies honesty, intelligence, a witty sense of humor (I love to banter in a friendly way) and who has a well-fitting shoulder to lay on while watching a good movie.

Meet a woman from United States. I am grateful for everything. I love to laugh out loud at myself. I do not like writing about myself. I do not know what my best gal pals would say, except that they love me and perhaps that I am spontaneous and loyal, for sure. I am comfortable in my own skin and so I am okay anywhere I am at, and I am curious about the world, so I enjoy new things.
Honestly be yourself, know that life is a short journey, don't blame or complain, laugh at yourself, laugh at me. Be kind. Smart is sexy and so is humility. I want a friend and maybe your lover.
I am sensual, intelligent, and honest. Be honest, be real.
I do want your boat!...if you like family,because at the end of the day, that is what it means.
Really,I want to know you, are you kind? God, I may have to be alone. I am not sure if you are there. Char

Date someone special from United States. Relatively new to Anchorage but not to Alaska. I have a wide range of interests and am looking for somebody to share them with and who can introduce me to new ones. I'm content being on my own, but it would be nice to expand my social life. If something develops, great.... I like to spend a lot of time outdoors, whether it's taking the dogs for a leisurely walk, hunting or fishing, going on a more rigorous trek, or just lounging in the yard with a book. Learning to skate and play hockey is a new obsession; I'm awful at it, but having a blast. I love to share good conversation, food, and wine with friends, but equally comfortable spending a night at home with a good book or movie.

Meet a soulmate from United States. I laugh easily, so, if you have jokes or good sense of humor, I'm your audience. :D My friends would describe me as loyal, dependable, honest, and responsible, just to name a few. My ideal match would be a man who is easy going, no baggage or drama with previous relationships, can listen with empathy, compassion, and understanding that no two people are alike. To be able to appreciate differences in people. One who can 'let go' and be with me, and who can forgive others without holding a grudge. Someone who can make me laugh, smart, good looks, and level headed about life. Life can be like a 1,000 piece puzzle sometimes. Having all the pieces of the puzzle helps. :p I'm going to steal a quote that I read somewhere....."Love is like a friendship on fire". With that said, first things first, creating friendships and keeping things simple. :)
I'm passionate about health, fitness, and taking the best care of the body. I believe if you don't have your health in good working order, all the money in the world can't fix it. I love enjoying the fresh air and taking walks. I'm grateful for the choices that I've made in my life so far that have brought me the friends and family that are closest to me. I'm grateful for my health and for once owning a dog years ago. His name was Elvis. He was absolutely precious.

. I am a hard working person, who enjoys having a stable life outside of my challenging and rewarding job (social work). Looking for friendship, good conversation and maybe more. I am a very passionate person and passionate about everything I do.

. II am a typically shy person but friendly and likeable once you get to know me. I have a great sense of humor and enjoy clever jokes and puns.
I am attractive and intelligent; I am looking for an intelligent man who enjoys conversing about many subjects, stays busy, likes the outdoors and is affectionate. I would like a man who can be rugged and gentle and kind too. I love to listen to music and read. I especially like to read about WWII history- and like watching nature documentaries as well. Absolutely love to fish- grayling, salmon, trout and ocean fishing as well when I get the chance. I have been along on hunting trips but never actually bagged anything. I do enjoy target shooting as well although I am a novice at it.
I would like to meet a man who enjoys escorting me to hockey games (UAF Nanooks when I can), likes going fishing and the outdoors as well as indoor pursuits such as having dinner/lunches together; staying in and seeing a movie or interesting documentary. I like watching Turner Classic movies and seeing the great actors/actresses.

. I am funny, outgoing and like to boat, hunt, fish, and do yard work. Like to visit with friends, travel, or just kick back. Have loved living in Alaska for the last 30 years, but also like to visit other places, or just see more of the great state we live in. Love to learn new things and meet new people, that share similar interest as me. Am new to dating, after a long happy marriage, so know what it takes to be in a healthy, respectful relationship. What sets me apart from a lot of women is I say exactly what is on my mind, don't do well with drama or mind games. Can and do laugh at myself (quite frequently) as my blunt, say anything, attitude can make me socially inept at times.
Am looking for someone to hang out with, who is honest, fun, enjoys the outdoors and has a positive outlook on life. Depending on the person, we will see where it goes from there. Looking for someone who can gut and skin a moose right along side of me, but can also surprise me with a nice dinner and cuddling on the couch.
Am used to being treated with respect and the freedom to be as independent as I care to be. Am not a girly, girl, but can dress up for a nice dinner, if I have too :)

. Are you passionate about the beauty of the world we live in?
"Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be"--can't remember who said it, but I believe it and am pretty committed to having fun while I'm here. I'm just as comfortable snuggling in front of a movie at home, as I am hiking up the side of a mountain or dressing for an event at the PAC. I love to travel and I'm not afraid of a little dirt when the going gets tough.
I'd like to meet someone who enjoys sharing outdoor adventures. Meeting up for a bike ride or taking my dog for a hike, then making a nice dinner afterwards is my idea of a great day.

. I'm interested in up front and honest, someone loving and caring, not someone who's into playing games or the "player" type. I'm interested in seeing who's out there that has some of the same interests as me and also interests that you have unlike mine. I don't make a whole lot of time for myself, however, if I meet someone who sparks my interest, I will ALWAYS make time for that person. .
I'm looking for some friendship/dating and we'll see where it goes from there. I would also like someone who understands that I still love a little independence and who won't smother me. I'm grateful for my two children and even more thankful to have a loving God who protects us and guides us every day. My children are truly my priority. I try to instill great morals into my children and I'm not perfect in the lease, I just try to live by the Golden Rule and do my best.
I just seem to be missing that one connection to share my interests with, someone that I can really connect with and enjoy some time with doing whatever sparks our interest. I love to cuddle, slow passionate kisses, sporting events, flower gardening, taking pictures, hanging out at home with the fire going, watch a movie, just snuggling and sharing a glass of wine, nice quiet dinner or just hanging out. Whatever we do, if I'm with the right person, anything we do together will be great.
My friends would describe me as funny, loving, would do anything for you, all or nothing kind of gal, but probably most of all selfless. I think I can be shy at first, but once I get to know someone, then totally comfortable.

. The Details:
- Single
- Never married
- No children
- Raised in the Midwest
- Educated in the south
- Professional career primarily back east, now in Alaska with time to play.
- Financially secure, i.e., the car, the house, the job, the retirement, etc.
Likes:
- The outdoors (particularly hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, x-country skiing). I believe nature is the best form of art.
- If you have a big dog who likes the outdoors too.......great!
- A good fire (indoor or outdoors) is always nice.
- Keeping aware of politics and current events/world affairs is important to me.
- An intelligent man is a good thing and gets high marks with me. The brain is the most attractive to me.....otherwise I get bored.
- Love the orchestra, art galleries, performance arts.
Dislikes:
- Complacency
Goal:
- To be humble.,,,,which, by the way, is not to be confused with being complacent....two very different concepts to me.
- Would like to share those "wow" moments in life with someone and not have to explain everything to someone as a one sided memory.
Misc:
- I'm a private person so not very keen on this internet "stuff" but realize this is how everyone does things anymore.
- I used to live in Philadelphia (20 years) prior to Alaska (7 years).
Best wishes to you on your venture!